Actress Brittany Murphy Dead at 32

TMZ reports actress Brittany Murphy died of a cardiac arrest early Sunday morning. She was 32.

A 911 call was made around 8AM from a Los Angeles home listed as belonging to her husband, Simon Monjack, where Murphy's mother discovered her unconscious in the shower. Arriving paramedics determined she was in full cardiac arrest and immediately administered CPR. They continued CPR in route to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, but Murphy was unresponsive. She was pronounced dead on arrival at Cedars-Sinai.
TMZ reports actress Brittany Murphy died of a cardiac arrest early Sunday morning. She was 32.

A 911 call was made around 8AM from a Los Angeles home listed as belonging to her husband, Simon Monjack, where Murphy's mother discovered her unconscious in the shower. Arriving paramedics determined she was in full cardiac arrest and immediately administered CPR. They continued CPR in route to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, but Murphy was unresponsive. She was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.

TMZ and the Los Angeles Times are both reporting that the LAPD has opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Murphy's death. A rep for Murphy told TMZ: "In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy."